🍗🌶️ Chicken Scarpariello
Overview:
A hearty one-pan dish where pan-seared chicken and Italian sausage are braised with bell peppers, pickled cherry peppers, garlic, onions, and a sharp, savory white wine vinegar sauce. It’s a comfort food classic, perfect served with roasted potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
🛒 Ingredients
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Chicken thighs or bone-in breasts (bone-in, skin-on for flavor)
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Italian sausage (sweet or hot, sliced or whole)
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Bell peppers (red/yellow), sliced
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Pickled cherry peppers (mild or hot), halved
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Garlic cloves, minced or smashed
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Onion, sliced
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Dry white wine
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Chicken broth
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Red wine vinegar or white vinegar
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Fresh rosemary or thyme
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Olive oil, salt, pepper
🍳 How to Make It
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Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Brown the sausage in the same pan. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté onions, garlic, and peppers until softened and lightly caramelized.
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Deglaze the pan with white wine and a splash of vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
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Add chicken, sausage, cherry peppers, and herbs back to the pan. Pour in chicken broth to nearly cover.
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Simmer covered for 30–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
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Optional finish: Remove lid and broil for 5 minutes to crisp up the top before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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With roasted potatoes, polenta, or buttered noodles
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Garnish with chopped parsley and extra cherry peppers for punch
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Crusty Italian bread is a must to soak up that sauce
🍷 Wine Pairing
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A dry Chianti, Pinot Grigio, or Zinfandel balances the dish’s acidity and richness
Would you like a stovetop-only version, a slow cooker adaptation, or a printable recipe?